Greek Lentil Salad
User Reviews
4.7
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
257 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Greek Lentil Salad
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Greek Lentil Salad is the perfect side dish to any main dish! Loaded with fresh, delicious flavors, this yummy salad recipe is loaded with plant-based protein and complex carbohydrates.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils uncooked
- 1 cucumber chopped (1.5 cups, small
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 2/3 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained
- 2/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
- ½ cup parsley chopped, fresh
Dressing:
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- lemon zest of one
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic minced, small clove
- ½ tsp salt to taste, sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the lentils according to the package instructions in a large pot. Cook times vary depending on the type of lentils and the brand. Once the lentils are cooked, drain them into a colander or fine mesh strainer, run cold running water over them, and set them aside to cool to room temperature. You can also cook your lentils ahead of time and refrigerate them until you're ready to prepare the whole salad.
- Mix the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl or measuring cup and set aside until ready to use.
- Add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl (cooked and cooled lentils, chopped cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese).
- Pour in the dressing and toss everything together until well-combined.
- Serve lentil salad with your main entrée and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftover lentil salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- This Greek Lentil Salad recipe is even more flavorful the next day and the following 2-3 days! For this reason, don't worry about making it a few days in advance.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Serving (of 4)
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
693mg
(29%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving (of 4) | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 693mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
18 reviews
Excellent
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